Avicii’s rise to fame saw him crippled with health battles and struggling with anxiety

A poignant statement was released today as tributes for Avicii, real name Tim Bergling, poured in for the DJ after his death last week.

It read: "Our beloved Tim was a seeker, a fragile artistic soul searching for answers to existential questions.

"An over-achieving perfectionist who travelled and worked hard at a pace that led to extreme stress.

"When he stopped touring, he wanted to find a balance in life to be happy and be able to do what he loved most – music. He really struggled with thoughts about Meaning, Life, Happiness. He could not go on any longer."